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New, used vehicle prices soaring

New, used vehicle prices soaring

New, used vehicle prices soaring

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – If you’re stunned by the cost of a new vehicle, there’s even more to consider than the sticker price. The latest research from the American Automobile Association (AAA) calculates the average annual cost of owning a new vehicle at $9,666, or $805.50 per month.
A PSO contractor installs a new streetlight. Photo provided

A PSO contractor installs a new streetlight. Photo provided

PSO to inventory streetlights

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 26, 2021
TULSA – In preparation for new and innovative lighting systems, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) announced Tuesday it will be conducting a physical inventory of streetlights in all 232 cities and towns the company serves.
PSO programs, incentives approved

PSO programs, incentives approved

PSO programs, incentives approved

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, August 26, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Public Service Co. of Oklahoma received approval from the state Corporation Commission to continue for another three years its “demand response” programs and its programs that incentivize customers to save energy.
Longtime Hungry Hearts volunteer Eric Anthony and Adriene Davis, founder and executive director, pause for a quick photo after a lunch run one Tuesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed a carryout meal packed with spaghetti, seasoned Italian-style green beans, garlic bread and a fruit cup. Anthony has been the organization’s right-hand man since day one, said Davis. Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Longtime Hungry Hearts volunteer Eric Anthony and Adriene Davis, founder and executive director, pause for a quick photo after a lunch run one Tuesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed a carryout meal packed with spaghetti, seasoned Italian-style green beans, garlic bread and a fruit cup. Anthony has been the organization’s right-hand man since day one, said Davis. Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Home is where the Heart is

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, August 26, 2021
LAWTON – After relocating from one facility to another, one area outreach has found a forever home. What’s more, it’s where it all began.
The exterior of McMahon Memorial Auditorium, where the city of Lawton's Arts and Humanities Division is housed, is shown in this photo taken Aug. 19. The division recently applied to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office for designation as a film-friendly community.

The exterior of McMahon Memorial Auditorium, where the city of Lawton's Arts and Humanities Division is housed, is shown in this photo taken Aug. 19. The division recently applied to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office for designation as a film-friendly community.

Lawton applies to state for ‘film-friendly’ certification

Eric Swanson
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Lawton is inviting filmmakers to consider the city as a location for their next project.   The city’s Art and Humanities Division recently submitted its application for designation as a film-friendly community to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office.
Thirty-two Lawton school students have reported a COVID-19 diagnosis with 26 active cases. Ledger File Photo By Carl Lewis

Thirty-two Lawton school students have reported a COVID-19 diagnosis with 26 active cases. Ledger File Photo By Carl Lewis

Lawton schools ‘treading tough waters’ with COVID

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 26, 2021
LAWTON – Public school officials are “treading tough waters” when faced with the controversial mask-wearing issue, COVID cases and finding a balance between healthy learning environments, Superintendent Kevin Hime said.
Sunnyside boil order lifted by DEQ

Sunnyside boil order lifted by DEQ

Sunnyside boil order lifted by DEQ

Mike Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, August 26, 2021
LAWTON – A boil order issued August 10 for the Sunnyside Water Association in Comanche County has been lifted, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced August 23. “The order to boil water was issued due to the presence of E.
From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner prepare for a meeting Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. The board delayed action on the Pecan Valley Water Works Association's petition to organize a water district.

From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner prepare for a meeting Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. The board delayed action on the Pecan Valley Water Works Association's petition to organize a water district.

County tables decision on organizing water district

Eric Swanson
Thursday, August 26, 2021
LAWTON —Comanche County Commissioners delayed action Monday on the Pecan Valley Water Works Association’s request to organize a water district. The board voted unanimously to table the issue until the next meeting, following a public hearing on the company’s petition.
Lawton Mayor Stan Booker

Lawton Mayor Stan Booker

Booker gives State of the City Address

Eric Swanson
Thursday, August 26, 2021
LAWTON — Lawton Mayor Stan Booker touted the city’s recent accomplishments Tuesday and gave the audience a preview of what lies ahead. Booker delivered the State of the City Address during the Lawton City Council’s regular meeting at City Hall.
Nurses don gowns and gloves inside Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. CCMH Photo

Nurses don gowns and gloves inside Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. CCMH Photo

CCMH COVID cases spike

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 26, 2021
LAWTON – Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s COVID-19 patient population increased by 19% in a single day leaving healthcare officials tasked to find enough beds for everyone. “We have no COVID unit and they’re not all in ICU,” said hospital spokeswoman Nicole Jolly.
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